Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (1263–1328) was a renowned Islamic scholar, jurist, and theologian known for his emphasis on returning to the Qur’an and Sunnah. His works focus on purifying belief, spiritual authenticity, and practical guidance for righteous living. He remains one of the most influential voices in Islamic thought, particularly in the fields of creed, ethics, and the inner dimensions of faith
Islam Central has 13 summaries of works by Ibn Taymiyyah, each in short audio and text chapters with a free preview on its page.
Ibn Taymiyyah’s al-Kalim al-Tayyib, a pocket collection of the Prophet’s remembrances for every moment of the day, from waking to sleeping.
13 chapters · 41 min
Ibn Taymiyyah’s explanation of Surat al-Ikhlas, showing why its four short verses equal a third of the Qur’an and how they state the core of belief in the One God.
12 chapters · 28 min
Ibn Taymiyyah on the actions of the heart that decide everything: love, trust, patience, contentment, fear and hope, and how they are proven in practice.
12 chapters · 38 min
Ibn Taymiyyah’s short letter on how to interpret the Qur’an correctly: rely on the Qur’an itself, the Sunnah, the Companions and their students, and avoid two main sources of error.
12 chapters · 28 min
Ibn Taymiyyah’s treatise on love as the engine of all action, explaining how love of Allah differs from human love and how it is proven by following the Prophet ﷺ.
13 chapters · 41 min
Selections from the early scholars on growing inwardly: purifying the heart, hidden sins, good character, sincere knowledge and freeing the soul from greed and ego.
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Discover the true meaning of worship and find ultimate freedom through servitude to Allah
2 chapters · 1 h 48 min
Ibn Taymiyyah's essays on true asceticism and worship: freedom from desire and the love of status, love for Allah's sake, real zuhd, purifying the soul, beautiful patience and the weight of intentions.
13 chapters · 40 min
Ibn Taymiyyah shows from the Qur'an that trusting Allah truly brings benefit and protection, that causes are part of the decree, and that our greatest need is daily guidance.
12 chapters · 34 min
Ibn Taymiyyah on true gratitude: every blessing comes from Allah alone, gratitude leads to knowing and loving Him, and the believer lives between thanks for blessings and repentance for sins.
12 chapters · 36 min
Ibn Taymiyyah explains how the soul is purified: removing sins so goodness can grow, resisting desire, the healing power of sincerity, and how deeds are weighed on the Day of Judgement.
12 chapters · 36 min
Ibn Taymiyyah's treatise on love as the root of every action: why only Allah deserves to be loved for His own sake, how misplaced love becomes shirk and desire becomes an idol, and why worship is perfect love joined with perfect humility.
13 chapters · 40 min
Ibn Taymiyyah on patience: its three kinds, why harm from people is the hardest to bear, twenty reasons to pardon rather than take revenge, and seeking help through patience and prayer.
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